Recalling Billings murders
Attorney Eric Stevenson, former Sheriff David Morgan and former ECSO protocol officer Sena Maddison recalled the July 2009 murders of Bud and Melanie Billings. Oxygen…
Daily Outtakes: ECT director two finalists
The Escambia Children’s Trust review committee for the next executive director met yesterday. The committee passed on to the entire board for consideration in January:…
Real News: Back on the air!
Real News with Rick Outzen and Sena Maddison is back on the air! New transmitter, stronger signal. Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discussed…
Catalyst HRE, Watson Law Firm named to Seminole 100
Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate and The Watson Law Firm made the latest Seminole 100, which recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni….
Oxygen True Crime tackles Billings case
Oxygen True Crime debuted last night a segment on the 2009 murder of Byrd and Melanie Billings as part of its “Final Moments” series. The…
Daily Outtakes: Convene Grand Jury on Trust
The Escambia Children’s Trust workshop revealed publicly for the first time the many issues and possible contract violations and maybe even fraud committed during the…
City recycling drop-off closed tomorrow
The City of Pensacola’s new monitored recycling drop-off site located at 2759 N. Palafox St. will be closed Saturday, Dec. 2, due to inclement weather….
Daily Outtakes: Big Spender Salzman
Earlier this week, Sachs Media posted a graphic on Florida House campaign spending. The total spent on House races: $1.6 million Districts with candidates at…
Daily Outtakes: How to better spend $5 million
The community is divided over the Escambia Children’s Trust, especially since last Tuesday’s program committee workshop regarding the Out-of-School Time grants. Other nonprofits have questioned…
UWF Women in Leadership Conference info
The University of West Florida’s Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, housed in the College of Business, will host the 10th annual Women…
PSC nonprofit certification deadline Jan. 1
The Pensacola State College Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy certification program ensures that applicants meet federal, state and local regulations while adhering to the…
Real News
For those missing our morning show, here is the podcast for our Wednesday, Nov. 22 show, which includes Sena Maddison, Luke Barr, Will Kennedy, Peter…
Daily Outtakes: Baptist graded a C
Escambia County has two A hospitals, Ascension Sacred Heart and HCA Florida West, according to nonprofit healthcare watchdog The Leapfrog Group. Baptist Hospital earned a…
UDC dance
The Urban Development Center fought to keep its Escambia Children’s Trust grant – $1.2 million over three years – at the ECT program committee’s workshop…
Children’s Theater Company called out for ‘blatant lies’
When the Escambia Children’s Trust’s program committee met this morning, the leaders of the Children’s Theater Company (CTC), Eric Dozier and Mehr Mansuri, tried to…
Presser Notes: Trees, trees, trees
By Tom St. Myer At his weekly press conference, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced an ordinance will be on the upcoming City Council agenda to add…
Trust expenditures
From the Staff Reports: Boys & Girls Club, 245 kids- bought a vehicle for $145,333 in June – 39% of its total expenditures through Sept….
Escambia names 10 finalist for Teacher of the Year
The Office of Community Involvement for the Escambia County (FL) Public Schools is proud to announce the Top 10 Teachers of the Year Nominees. Nominated…
Daily Outtakes: Important meetings today
Escambia County, City of Pensacola, Opening Doors Northwest Florida have been on the path to revamp the Continuum of Care, which receives federal and state…
More schools gain Purple Star status
Eleven additional Escambia County Public Schools have been recognized by the Florida Department of Education as Purple Star Schools of Distinction during the 2023-2024 school…
